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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,118.20, 21,177.30 and 12,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,118.20, 21,177.30 and 12,708.80 is: 19,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,118.20 : 21,177.30 = 12,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,118.20/21,177.30 = 12,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,118.20x = 21,177.30 × 12,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,118.20x = 269,138,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,138,070.24/14,118.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,063.20

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